Robert Hayman is often credited as being the first known Canadian and Newfoundland poet.

The basic characteristics of the migratory fishery did not change very much in the 300 years of its existence.

This first episode in the long contest between England and France is also known as King William's War, and as the War of the Grand Alliance.

France and England - later Great Britain - were at war, on and off, from 1689 to 1815.

Extracts from a journal by Jean Beaudoin, dated November 10 to 19, 1696, and dealing with France, war, planters, boats, census, and livestock.

An extract from Letter to Board of Trade, by Colonel J. Gibson, dated June 28, 1697.

Information about the islands St. Pierre and Miquelon from their initial discovery by Joas Alvarez Fagundes, to the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713.

Extract from 'A True Description of the Course and Distance of the Capes, Bayes, Coves, Ports, and Harbours in Newfoundland...'

An account of the Dutch Fleet upon the coast of Newfoundland, written by Captain Dudley Lovelace and dealing with the Second Dutch War.

This article examines the migratory fishery in Newfoundland, it's nature and organization, including how it was financed, outfitted, and conducted.

Original text of John Guy's newsletter from 1611 as well as a modernised English version.

Original text of John Guy's newsletter from 1611 as well as a modernised English version.

Medicine in Newfoundland and Labrador has steadily evolved throughout the centuries, often as a result of political and social change.